Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Thailand
On 15 January 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a discussion with H.E. Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Thailand, to raise the issue of the wellbeing of the two Thai elephants in Sri Lanka.
Strengthening Sacred Bonds: Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand Visits Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University to Enhance Buddhist Cooperation
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, paid an official visit to Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) to discuss avenues for strengthening religious and academic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand, rooted in their long-standing Theravada Buddhist heritage.
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Sri Lanka Buddhist Trail Micro Site in Thai Language was launched in Bangkok recently, as part of the celebrations to mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand. H.E Mrs. Samantha K. Jayasuriya was joined by Mr. Viboon Kamotho, the Vice President of Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) and Mr. Preecha Champi, Committee Member of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), in launching of the Thai language micro Site. The Site approved by SLTPB will strengthen the efforts of ‘Sri Lanka Tourism’, in promoting Buddhist Trails in Sri Lanka, among the Thai public, where, 98% of the population are Buddhists.
The Site provides pictures, and descriptions in Thai Language, about the important places of worship and interest, to Buddhist travelers. Hon. Minister of Culture of Thailand H.E ittipol Khunplume and a number of special guests participated at the event.